Linksys WRT54GR manual Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter

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The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius.

Wireless MAC Filter

To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enabled. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disabled.

Access Restriction

Prevent PCs listed below from accessing the wireless network. Clicking this button will block wireless access by MAC Address.

Permit PCs listed below to access the wireless network. Clicking this button will allow wireless access by MAC Address.

MAC Address Filter List

You can manually enter a MAC address to filter or you can select one from the Wireless Client List.

Wireless Client List. Click the Wireless Client MAC List button to display a list of wireless network users. From the To Sort by drop-down menu, you can sort the table by Client Name, IP Address, MAC Address, Interface, or Client Name. To add a client’s MAC Address to your MAC Address Filter list, click the Save to MAC Address Filter List checkbox and click the Add button. To view the most up-to-date information, click the Refresh button. To exit this screen, click the Close button.

Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter

Figure 5-28: Wireless Client List

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpList of Figures Router’s Back Panel27 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Network devicesFront Panel Router’s LEDs are located on the front panelConnecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Connecting Your Network Devices Password Screen OverviewSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Connection Type Router IP Time Setting Setup Tab Ddns DDNS.comSetup Tab MAC Address Clone 16 Setup Tab MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing 17 Setup Tab Advanced RoutingWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Changes to cancel your changesWireless Tab Wireless Security 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security PSK2 Radius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Security Tab Firewall FirewallInternet Filter Web FiltersInternet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicySecurity Tab VPN Passthrough To create an Internet Access policy 33 Internet Policy SummaryApplications and Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding Single Port ForwardingApplications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding 36 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringPort Triggering Range Administration Tab Management ManagementBackup and Restore Administration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics 42 Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeRouter Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Status Tab Wireless Network Status Tab Local NetworkCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Frequently Asked Questions Where is my SecureEasySetup button?Where is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Does the Router support ICQ send file?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-4 MAC Address Filter ListAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Model Appendix G SpecificationsStandards Operating Humidity Storage TempStorage Humidity Appendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix J Contact Information